Domains

How can I use the hostworld DNS management for my domain?

If you have purchased a domain from hostworld and you would like to use hostworld’s DNS management tool, you need to ensure that the nameservers for your domain are set correctly first. As this differs for each domain, p…

How do I change my nameservers?

If your domain name is held with hostworld simply login to your client area, click ‘My Domains’ then click the icon next to your domain name. On the next page you’ll see a screen to change the nameservers. Your nameserve…

How do I flush my DNS cache?

To flush DNS cache on Windows: Start -> Run -> Type ‘cmd’ – in command prompt – then type ‘ipconfig /flushdns’. Once you run the command your DNS cache will flush. To flush the DNS cache on Mac OS: Go to Applications > U…

How do I manage my domains DNS?

How do I setup rDNS for my IP address(s)?

To setup rDNS (Reverse DNS) for your VPS IP address(s) please contact our technical support team here.

How to change the default nameserver from the WHM Root account?

You can change the default nameserver of your server from your WHM Root Account. Note: Root Access is required. You cannot access it from the WHM Reseller Account. 1. Login to your WHM Root Account. 2. Go to Server Confi…

How to create a domain pointer in DirectAdmin?

You can use your additional domain and point it to the root of your primary site. If your primary domain is example.com and point example.net to it and someone will access example.net, then the browser will display examp…

How to set your Custom/Private Nameserver in WHM?

You can set your custom/private nameserver from WHM. 1. Login to your WHM Account. 2. Go to Server Configuration >> Basic WebHost Manager® Setup or type Basic in the search box, and it will display the Basic WebHost Mana…

How to update DNS Nameservers at 123-reg?

After purchasing our hosting account, you will receive a welcome email message from us. It will contain our nameservers, and you will need to update your domain nameservers to ours. If your domain is registered on 123-Re…

How to update DNS Nameservers at DynaDot?

After purchasing our hosting account, you will receive a welcome email message from us. It will contain our nameservers, and you will need to update your domain nameservers to ours. If your domain is registered on DynaDo…

How to update DNS Nameservers at GoDaddy?

After purchasing our hosting account, you will receive a welcome email message from us. It will contain our nameservers, and you will need to update your domain nameservers to ours. If your domain is registered at GoDadd…

How to update DNS Nameservers at Name.com?

After purchasing our hosting account, you will receive a welcome email message from us. It will contain our nameservers, and you will need to update your domain nameservers to ours. If your domain is registered on Name.c…

How to update DNS Nameservers at NameCheap.com?

After purchasing our hosting account, you will receive a welcome email message from us. It will contain our nameservers, and you will need to update your domain nameservers to ours. If your domain is registered on NameCh…

How to update the DNS nameservers at NetEarthOne or LogicBoxes-based registrars?

After purchasing our hosting account, you will receive a welcome email message from us. It will contain our nameservers, and you will need to update your domain nameservers to ours. If your domain is registered on NetEar…

What are the nameservers for my hosting package?

The following applies if you have purchased any of the following hosting packages from hostworld: Web Hosting WordPress Hosting Premium Hosting Reseller Hosting Your nameservers will be included in the welcome email you…